English

Noun

hypoxia ‎(countable and uncountable, plural hypoxias)

1. (pathology) A condition in which tissues (especially the blood) are deprived of an adequate supply of oxygen; anoxia
2. A reduced concentration of dissolved oxygen in an aquatic environment.

Derived terms

• hypoxic

Related terms

• normoxia

Translations

See also

• anoxia
• altitude sickness
• hyperoxia
• hypoxemia